Receptacle closure



May 30, 1944. J. N. PAGE RECEPTACLE CLOSURE File'd March 2. 1942 Patented May 30,1944

UNITED ASTATES PATENT .i OFFICE RECEPTALE oLosUsn John N. Page, South St. Paul, Minn. Application March 2, 1942, Serial No. 432,937

3 Claims. (Cl. 220-30) My invention relates yto an improvement in receptacle closure wherein it is desired to provide.

an extremely `simple and leffective closure for small containers and the like. 1,

In 'tuberculosis sanitariums, and the like, small receptacles are extremely desirable for use as cuspidors. It is extremely "desirable that these be used by individual patients and that'they. be individually marked, so that the necessary tests and examinations maybe made. 'These receptacles must be extremely simple to operate and low incost, and are .preferably water tight so that no liquid may be spilled therefrom, even when they are tipped over or` dropped.

t is the object of the present invention to provide a receptacle which may be lused with a minimum of effort and which will provide an effective seal to prevent the escape of moisture.`

My receptacle may be voperated with very little effort, and with a natural movement which `will not inconvenience a patient.

The receptacle is preferably of such a size'that it may be easily held during use. v

A feature of the present invention lies in the provision of a simple closure which is actuated by meansv of a resilient element, such as a rubber band, or the like. This band is stretched as the closure is openedyand when the pressure is released, the band will draw ytheiclosure into sealed position.

A feature of the present invention lies in the provision of abody portion in two sections which may be disassembled when desired for examination and for cleaning purposes. When assembled, however, the container is liquid tight and moisture container is tilted.

,A feature of the present invention lies in the provision of a 4body structure suitable for accommodation of a removable or replaceable inner lining. With this construction, the inner lining, which by itself forms an inner open-topped receptacle, may be removed and discarded at intervals.

A feature of the present invention lies in the .formation of the container body, which is so arranged, that it may be constructed of plastic, metal, paper, or other suitable material. When so constructed the container is suitable for various uses, and maybe designed as an individual ash tray or for other various purposes.

An additional feature of the present invention comprises the use of a surface of the container as a marking surface for indicating the name and room number of a patient when the recepwill not leak therefrom, even when tacle is used for this purpose. This will pro-v` vide a clear record of the name of thek patient using each individual receptacle.

These and other objects and novel ieaturesof Figure 2' is a rear perspective View of the receptacle in partially opened position.

Figure 3 is a vertical cross-sectional view through the receptacle, showing in full lines the closure in closed position and showing in dotted.

outline the partially open position of the closure.

Figure 4 is a transverse section through the container, the position of the section being indicated by the line 4--11 of Figure 3.

Figure 5 is a vertical section through a modifled form of container. i

Figure 6 is a' perspective view of the container illustrated in Figure 5, showing this in partially open position.

Figure 7 is a vsectional view through a portion of the closure in Apartially open position.

Figure 8 is a sectional view through another modified form of container.

Figure 9 is a top plan view of the closure showing the surface thereupon which may be marked to indicate ownership.

The container A, illustrated in Figures 1, 2, and 3 of the drawing comprises a cylindrical lower section lil, including a hollow cylindrical shell ii forming the side wall of the section and a bottom l2 closing the lower end of this shell. A includes a cylindrical shell I8 of substantially the same diameter as the shell Il and includes a top plate M closing the top of the shell. As

best illustrated in Figure 3 of thedrawing, thev container The upper portion i3 of the receptacle provides a circular flange or shoulder 20, which acts to support the closure 2|.

The closure 2| is connected by the hinge to the top I fl.r This closure 2| is of a shape to fit in the recess l1 and to rest upon the shoulder 25. The closure 2| fits tightly against the shoulder so as to seal the closure with respect to the top I4. A ring or loop 23, adhered or otherwise aflixed to the upper surface of the closure 2|, forms a convenient means of opening the closure. The loop 23 is of suicient'size to permit a nger to be inserted thereinto for opening the closure 2|.

A hook 24 is provided on the lower surface of the closure 2|, and a hook 25 is Vprovided on the inner surface of the shell I3 on the side of the closure hingedly connected to the top I4. A rubber band 26 is mounted between the hooks 24 and 25 to draw the closure 2| into closed position.

The hooks Zand 25 are so located that the band 2K6 is stretched as the vclosure is opened. As a result, the band will draw the closure into sealed relation with the top I4 when manually released.

In Figure 5 of the drawing, I disclose a some-y what similar construction which is useful for a great number of purposes. The receptacle B includes a lower portion 21 and an upper portion 29, which are provided with frictionally engaging friction flanges V3|) and 3|. The lower section 21 comprises a cylindrical shell 32, being closed at the lower end by the bottom 33. The upper section 29 includes a cylindrical shell 34 which is closed at its upper extremity by a top 35. The top is provided with a closure 36, which is preferably formed'by cutting the top along lthe arcuated line 3l, as illustrated in Figure 6 of the drawing, but leaving a short uncut portion 39 which may be scored along a straight line to act as a hinge. A second closure disc `4l) underlies the top A3'5 and is provided with an opening 4I therethrough, which is in registry with' the closure 36, but is of smaller diameter. As a result, the edges of the `disc 40, bordering the opening 4I, act to support the closure 35.

A removable and replaceable cup 42 is provided within the container B to support the contents of the container. This cup 42 may be removed and disposed of from time to time, as it is desired. The cup 42 ts closely adjacent the inner walls of the receptacle to seal thereagainst. A resilient means, such as a flat rubber band II3, may be secured to the side of the shell 29 adjacent the hinge 39, and may extend through a slot4 (I4 in` the kclosure 36, and may be secured to the closure at 45 to provide an externally projecting loop 45. This loop may be used as a handle to open the closure 35 and a finger may extend through this loop to open the closure.

In Figure 9 of the drawing, I disclose the closure 2| having marked upon its surface indicia, such as Il which states Name and Room number, or Vother suitable indicia markings. The surface of the closure 2|y following the indicia III maybe roughened suiiiciently to permit the name and room number to be marked thereupon, if the container is to be formed of plastic, or such a construction is unnecessary if the receptacle is formed of paper or similar material.

The individual containers may thus be properly identified.

lIn Figure 8 of the drawing, I disclose a modied form of receptacle construction, indicated in general by the letter C. The receptacle C comprises a concave bottom section 49 and a substantially cylindrical upper portion 50. A cylindrical ange 5I on the bottom portion 49 fits in sealing relation with the cylindrical shell 52 from the side walls of the upper section. A top 53 is provided on the upper section and an opening 54 is provided in this top 53. A closure plate L55 is hinged at 5B to the top 53 and acts to normally close the opening '54.

A'ring or loop 5I is provided on the upper surfaceY of the closure 55 for operating this olosure. The ring 51 is of sufficient size to permit insertion of a finger therein for use in opening the closure. A hook 59 projects downwardly from the undersurface of the closure and a similar hook 60 is provided on the undersurface of the top 53 adjacent the hinge 55. A rubber binder 6I connects the hooks 59 and 6| and draws the closure 55 normally against the top 53.

The receptacle C is particularly designed for use as an ash tray, orsimilar article, and'is so shaped that the ashes will be easily cleaned therefrom. As the closure 55 fits tightly against the top 53, a burning object, such as a cigarette or the`like, will not remain ignited for any considerable period of time, due to the lack of oxy-` gen within the receptacle after the burning has continued for a short period of time.

In accordance with the patent statutes, I have described the principles of construction and operation of my receptacle, and while I have endeavored to set forth the best l, embodiments thereof, I desire to have it understood that obvious changes may be made within the scope of the following claims, without departing from the spirit of my invention.

I claim:

l. A container comprising a body, a top on said body having an opening therethrough, a `closure for said opening, a hinge connecting said closure to said body, and a resilient band secured to said container wall, extending through said closure, forming a free open loop above said closure adapted to receive a finger, and being terminally connected to said closure, said band extending substantially beneath said hinge.

2. A container comprising a body, a top on said body having an opening therethrough, a closure for said opening, a hinge connecting said closure to said body, a resilient band secured to said container wall, said band extending through said closure and forming a free open loop above said closure adapted to receive a finger, said band extending substantially beneath said hinge.

3'. A container comprising a body, a top on said body having an opening therethrough, a closure for said opening, a hinge connecting said closure to said body, and a resilient band secured to said container wall, said band extending through said closure and extending freely above said closure to form a handle for opening said closure, said band extending substantially beneath said hinge.

JOHN N. PAGE. 

